DeHavilland Mosquito Glue

[Dan Jones]

Does anyone know precisely what kind of glue was used in the construction of the DH Mosquito?

[Kyleb]

Does anyone know precisely what kind of glue was used in the construction of the DH Mosquito?

Aerolite.

Aircraft Spruce used to carry it, but I haven't seen it advertised on this side of the Atlantic in over a decade.

The Falco site lists some sources in the UK where it could be purchased back around 2000.

http://www.seqair.com/skunkworks/Glues/ ... urces.html

[Dan Jones]

Thanks - I just read today that they used Aerolite but I always thought it had been Casein glue, not a plastic resin glue. The FAA/MOT's reservations about plastic resin glues tie in nicely with known glue failures on Mosquitos when operated in the tropics.

Dan

[N3Njeff]

Hey dan, dont worry the termites will just hold hands

[Dan Jones]

Hey dan, dont worry the termites will just hold hands

I thought I'd smear a little resorcinol on their furry, little paws, Jeff - just in case!!